Premeaux is one of my favourite areas, although it is officially part of the larger Nuits-Saint-Georges landscape. I do understand the marketing sense of using the Nuits-Saint-Georges brand, but on the other hand, I find some unique qualities in the … [Read more...] about Domaine Truchetet – a Premeaux-Prissey surprise
Dining in Hamburg: the good, the ugly, and a German treat
Earlier this week, a short trip to Hamburg included some wine and dinner experiences of good - and not-so-good - quality. Since Hamburg is an important business centre, I gather some of you readers have the opportunity to go there from time to … [Read more...] about Dining in Hamburg: the good, the ugly, and a German treat
Terroir View: Hubert Lignier Clos de la Roche – a new cuvée
Domaine Hubert Lignier was one of first estates I visited when I began my quest to understand Burgundy. This was back in the late 1990s when Romain Lignier was making truly magnificent wines at Domaine Hubert Lignier. Sadly Romain passed away in … [Read more...] about Terroir View: Hubert Lignier Clos de la Roche – a new cuvée
The delicacy and maturity of undervalued vintages
The focus on points and ratings often stands in the way of appreciating and understanding mature Burgundies from "lesser" years. We tend to collect the big, bold, "great" vintages, and that stream of velvet pinot almost washes away the delicate … [Read more...] about The delicacy and maturity of undervalued vintages
A Burgundy of Danish origin, and an interesting terroir
A Danish wine merchant and wine enthusiast has started to produce wines in Burgundy - and presumably also in the Rhone valley. Exciting news ... His name is Thomas Dam, and frankly this is a very promising first attempt from the Burgundy side. … [Read more...] about A Burgundy of Danish origin, and an interesting terroir
Visit Domaine Bernard & Thierry Glantenay – Tasting the 2018s
Domaine Bernard & Thierry Glantenay is one of at least two Glantenay estates in Volnay ... saying at least to be sure that I dont have one more hiding in the Volnay hills. The other being Domaine Georges Glantenay located in the core of the village … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Bernard & Thierry Glantenay – Tasting the 2018s
Terroir Insight: The Poisot section of Romanée Saint-Vivant
Burgundy is all about terroirs and vineyard holdings, and many talented wine makers are limited by the vineyards they own and financial opportunities to rent or buy great vineyards. It is therefore lovely to see when new generations take over a … [Read more...] about Terroir Insight: The Poisot section of Romanée Saint-Vivant
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Romanée-Saint-Vivant 2009 – 7 years after
The treat of tasting a great and delightful wine from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti is rare .. both due to the financial expenses of tasting one of the top end wines - and perhaps even more so due to the fact that one have to find a wine that is in … [Read more...] about Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Romanée-Saint-Vivant 2009 – 7 years after